LSA - FT HS Physics Teacher

Lutheran Education Association of Houston•Houston, TX

About The Position

The High School Physics Teacher plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate classroom instructional program that guides students and encourages them to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The teacher is expected to be a Christian educator certified in the assigned subject and level, and to support the school’s Christ-centered ministry and policies. The role includes planning and delivering lessons, setting clear learning objectives, assessing and recording student progress, adapting teaching strategies, maintaining classroom routines and discipline, and communicating with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators. The teacher also contributes to professional growth, school operations, and positive community relations. The position works primarily in a traditional, climate-controlled school environment and may involve working outside while supervising children. The employee is expected to meet high standards of professionalism, collegiality, ethics, and personal conduct.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field pertinent to education.
Teaching experience in the desired discipline.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed records.
Ability to define problems and implement appropriate solutions.
High standards of ethics and honesty, with the ability to protect confidential personnel and student information.
Ability to work with all levels of management, faculty, and staff, as well as outside services.
Ability to meet deadlines and attend to details and accuracy.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Ability to communicate in spoken and written English.
Punctuality and reliable attendance.
Positive performance reviews are expected for continued employment.
Ability to work with young children without frequent illness.

Nice To Haves

A valid Texas Teaching Certificate for the assigned subject and level is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach high school physics and develop lesson plans, instructional materials, schemes of work, tests, and other learning activities.
Create classroom routines using established, research-based instructional techniques.
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable student development goals for each assessment term.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
Monitor individual student progress and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
Teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills and support active learning.
Establish positive teacher-student rapport and motivate students.
Communicate professionally and promptly with students, parents, and administration about student progress or deficits.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and engaging classroom environment.
Manage student behavior, maintain participation in learning activities, and enforce school discipline systems.
Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments, and provide appropriate feedback.
Greet parents and students courteously and respond promptly to parent calls and emails.
Encourage parent and community involvement and provide requested information to parents.
Participate in educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
Support administration in creating and implementing policies and procedures that enhance school operations.
Represent the school favorably and professionally in the community.
Work collaboratively with leadership, staff, the church, volunteers, children, and families while following school policies, practices, and code of ethics.
Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward students, staff, and families, and conduct oneself ethically and in a Christ-like manner.
Fulfill other duties as assigned.